This October, Community On Stage (COS) brings the heartbreaking and inspirational Ghost The Musical to the Cambridge Arts Centre, October 17th – October 25th
By Joanna Makinson
Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, Ghost The Musical follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. The bond of love transcends the boundaries of life itself to grow stronger and more fully realized. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. Ghost is a poignant romance that builds comedy, suspense, and deeply felt emotion to an ethereal climax that audiences will never forget.
Ghost The Musical will take place at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, located at 47 Water Street South, Cambridge. The show will run from October 17th to 25th, 2025. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://www.communityonstage.com/tickets
Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for Seniors and Youth ages 14-17.
COS will be donating a portion of all ticket sales for Ghost The Musical to grief counseling services in Waterloo Region.
Community on Stage (COS) is a local, volunteer-based, not-for-profit musical theatre company that offers local talent opportunities both on and off the stage, with a focus on giving back to the community.
AUDIENCE ADVISORY: This production is recommended for audiences age 14 & up due to mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised. See the ticket page for more information on advisories.
Presented by String Bone Presents! in association with Onrush Music Festival
October ~ December 2025 in Stratford, Ontario
Stratford’s String Bone Presents! and Onrush Music Festival are thrilled to announce their collaboration on THE ROOTS RAMBLE, bringing FIVE premiere concerts to Stratford audiences this fall. Barry James Payne (String Bone Presents!) and Tim Harrison (Onrush Music Festival) have invited several premier Canadian musicians to participate in the series running from October 11th to December 5th at Revival House and The Bunker Performance Lounge, and Cafe.
(Pictured: Barry James Payne String Bone Presents! with Tim Harrison OnRush Festival)
The Roots Ramble series format, musically, is a nod to hometown legend Richard Manuel, who embodied roots music with his soulful and passionate voice and musicianship with The Band, the iconic pioneers of folk-rock Americana in the late 1960s through to The Band’s final concert in 1976 and his tragic death in 1986. The name ‘Ramble’ is a nod to Manuel’s bandmate Levon Helm, whose barn concert series ‘The Midnight Ramble’ continues in Woodstock, New York, presented by the Helm family.
The Roots Ramble covers a wide variety of genres under the roots umbrella, folk, blues, country, R&B, soul, rock, jazz, and more, through five concerts.
String Bone Presents! and the Onrush Music Festival are excited to share their passion for bringing great Canadian musicians to the Stratford community this fall for the first Roots Ramble series.
This is the final Q&A Profile of London area theatre companies and groups. Today, we interview John Pacheco, founder of Pacheco Theatre.
Q. When was your company founded? By whom and why?
Founded in 2009 by John Pacheco. After having left Channel Surfing Productions, where I was one of four members of that company, I decided to branch out on my own.
Q. Is your company best described as professional or not-for-profit community theatre? Or both?
Not for Profit
Q. What venue(s) do you use to stage your productions?
Predominantly Auburn Stage (formerly The McManus), Procunier Hall, Manor Park Memorial Hall.
Q. Does your company have a Mission or Statement of Purpose?
Founded in January 2009 by John Pacheco, a mainstay and innovator of London Ontario’s theatre scene.
Q. Does your company have a Board of Directors and paid staff?
No and no
Q. Tell me about your 2025-2026 Season. Does it have any underlying theme?
My upcoming season has yet to be revealed as I’m currently recovering from retinal detachment surgery.
Q. Do you have any thoughts about the London area theatre community and your place in it?
I’m happy to be a part of the community and its history. I hope new and upcoming theatre companies will survive and that the current companies will thrive. The community is taking a while to come back to pre-COVID times.
Museum London has a fresh look in its Volunteer and Moore Galleries – the second-floor rooms at the top of the stairs. For years, these two spaces have offered a melodious glimpse at Canadian art with an emphasis on local. It was always interesting to view, but rather complacent in its charm. Now, walls have been removed and the spaces are opened up.
The new permanent collection exhibition All Around Me, All Around You still features Canadian artworks and historical artifacts from Museum London’s collection, and some of the previously displayed pieces remain on display, but they are recontextualized.
The show is organized into three themes: People, Places and Things; Raw Sensations and Language; and Memory and Belief.
People, Places and Things is where you will find artists such as Paul Peel. Raw Sensations and Language is where you will find Ron Martin and his ilk. Greg Curnoe can be found in Memory and Belief.
(Installation shot of Snake by Walter Redinger and She is Lost Forever by Thelma Rosner. Photo by Beth Stewart.)
All Around Me, All Around You is a thoughtful exhibition and repeated visits will certainly pay off. At first encounter, Walter Redinger’s sculpture, Snake, is striking in both colour and form. Thelma Rosner’s She is Lost Forever is beautiful to behold as it reigns supreme in its vaulted perch. Finally, the juxtaposition of Bernice Vincent’s Ironing Board with Mary Pratt’s Roast Beef is downright clever.
(Installation shot of Bernice Vincent’s Ironing Board with Mary Pratt’s Roast Beef. Photo by Beth Stewart.)
A bit more tweaking might be in order. This writer finds the continued display of Ken Monkman’s installation, Nativity Scene, a tad tedious and suggests that it give way to other installation pieces over time. Bernice Vincents’s actual 1992/93 piece All Around Me…All Around You would be perfect here, or something else from the vaults.
For more information about Museum London and its Exhibitions & Installations, visit https://museumlondon.ca/
This is the twenty-second in a series of Q&A Profiles of London area theatre companies and groups. Today, we profile Theatre Tillsonburg.
Q. When was your company founded? By whom and why?
Theatre Tillsonburg was founded in 1981 by the following people: Tom Heeney, Dennis Noonan, Laurel Beechey, Peter Beechey, Darlene Murray, and Lorne Boyd.
This group of people came together to create a local theatre group with a Board of Directors, a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers with no paid staff, dedicated to crafting good, wholesome entertainment. The first shows were presented in the local community centre, until the spring of 1990, when the current building was purchased. Numerous renovations were required to transform the former Hungarian Hall into the theatre it is today. Once the building was purchased, the group wanted to distinguish between the group and the building, so a contest was held to name the building. The winning name was The Otter Valley Playhouse, and the person who chose the name received a lifetime supply of theatre tickets, which she continues to use today.
Q. Is your company best described as professional or not-for-profit community theatre? Or both?
Theatre Tillsonburg is a not-for-profit community theatre.
Q. What venue(s) do you use to stage your productions?
All Theatre Tillsonburg shows are staged in the Otter Valley Playhouse.
Q. Does your company have a Mission or Statement of Purpose?
The Mission of the theatre shall be to provide a creative outlet and venue for quality entertainment and opportunities for education in areas of theatre craft for members and the surrounding community.
The Purpose of the theatre is to:
Promote and develop amateur theatre in Tillsonburg and surrounding communities.
Provide the community with a year-round schedule of live theatre to enrich the cultural life and serve the entertainment needs of the community.
Welcome and provide a vocational opportunity for all volunteers interested in the theatre arts to participate in the many activities of community theatre.
Assist other dramatic and cultural groups in the community, as well as cooperate with other theatres within and beyond our community.
Accept gifts, bequests, donations, and legacies, and expend all monies received to promote the Theatre and its objectives.
Maintain in a safe and functional manner and provide improvements to the building owned by the theatre.
Remain an amateur and not-for-profit organization.
Q. Does your company have a Board and paid staff?
We have a Board of Directors, and there are no permanent paid staff members.
Q. Tell me about your 2025-2026 Season. Does it have any underlying theme?
Our 25/26 season consists of the following three plays:
Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas – November 20-30, 2025
Hilda’s Yard – February 18-March 1, 2026
Having Hope at Home – May 28 – June 7, 2026.
It is a season for everyone. We also run a summer camp for children.
Q. What show(s) will you be staging this fall (September to December)? Could you tell me a little bit about each?
Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas is a festive comedy full of mischief, music, and holiday magic! A mouse, an elf, and a spunky young girl team up to help Santa save Christmas in this wildly entertaining holiday adventure. Packed with clever wordplay, wild characters, and heartwarming cheer, it’s the perfect outing for the whole family.
Q. Do you have any thoughts about the London area theatre community and your part in it?
We have had patrons and cast members come from London, and we are thrilled to be part of an integrated community theatre experience.
This is one of many 2025-26 season first concerts- opportunities I hope to tell you more about soon – but this one is special. “Classical” music is my passion to hear live and to write about. Not because I’m a musician or an instructor, but because I’m committed more than ever to the shared experience of being at a concert played or sung by London’s formidable talent pool. The energy and emotion felt by the players are felt by everyone in the audience – it’s a shared experience that increases the pride and identity of our city.
Opening Night, London Symphonia
October 4, 2025, at 7:30, Metropolitan United Church
(But as Londoners, let’s call it “The Met” – The Met halfway between Toronto and Detroit)
(Pictured: Opening Night Guest Artist, Canadian pianist, David Jalbert.)
And on the program …
Augusta Holmès, La Nuit et l’Amour
Rodrigo Prats, Canta el Carretero Cuando Dan Las Seis Ravel, Piano Concerto in G Major Mozart, Symphony No. 39
First, David Jalbert- the guest artist. The Canadian is ranked “among the best 15 pianists of all time” by the CBC. Critics have strived to explain what makes him unique: “In an age of knuckle-busting keyboard technicians fixated on a single era, composer or concerto, it is a great pleasure to encounter an artist of Jalbert’s stature for whom the piano is simply a transcendent means of human expression” (WholeNote)” His recordings are already legendary- Prokofiev, Faure, the Goldberg Variations, and on Saturday night, he’s performing Ravel.
In an interview with Andrew Chung, Jalbert admits that he’s like an actor, changing characters with every composer that he plays. Ravel, to him, is an “old friend” who “never ceases to amaze”. The concerto he’ll perform with London Symphonia is only twenty-two minutes long- but it’s “an astonishing piece” with French themes, touches of flamenco, and hints of American jazz.
And I can’t omit this detail about Jalbert. In the “dark times”, when Orchestra London musicians were regrouping through “We Play On” into the stunning ensemble we know today, Jalbert offered to perform with them – refusing to take a fee!
You know by now that London Symphonia has no permanent conductor. An exciting new conductor is invited for every program- and this opening night has an upcoming young Cuban-born maestra on the podium.
(Pictured: Opening Night Guest Conductor, Cosette Justo Valdés.)
Cosette Justo Valdés has conducted in a mind-boggling number of cities around the world. She is Honorary Director still of the symphony of Santiago, Cuba where she spent nine years, but her contributions to Canadian culture through music are particularly interesting: “Through her daring, innovative programming with the Vancouver Island Symphony Ms. Valdés has quickly ignited new passion in her audiences, inspiring them to engage personally not only with living, contemporary music but also with rarely heard historical works. As an ongoing part of her artistic agenda in Vancouver Island, Ms. Valdés proudly continues to give a powerful voice to the works of women composers and composers from Native Canadian and American heritage.”
I promised myself I would not drag current politics into notices about London’s rich classical music scene – but with every new announcement and curtailing of DEI, cutting of support for the arts and education, and ridicule of “wokeness’ – I’m breaking that promise. As Thom Hartmann reminds his fellow Americans, “[The old Democrats] knew that politics is not just about what laws are passed but about what stories a nation tells itself about who it is. They knew that culture is not an afterthought; it is the riverbed through which politics flows.”
London Symphonia is one of London’s most valuable forgers of our Canadian culture. This opening night concert will add to our cultural fabric – and level up your internal immunity to the noise pollution of social media and politics.
What: London Symphonia Opening Night
When: October 4th, 2025
Where: Metropolitan Church, 468 Wellington St, London, ON
This is the twenty-first in a series of Q&A Profiles of London area theatre companies and groups. Today, we interview Elizabeth Durand, co-founder and Artistic Director of Theatre Aezir.
Q. When was your company founded? By whom and why?
Theatre Aezir was co-founded in 2017 by Elizabeth Durand, David Bogaert, Rob Deman, and Olaf Plotzke. Our last show before COVID in 2019 was Falling: A Wake. When Theatre Aezir came back in 2023, I was the remaining co-founder, and I decided to change the company into a professional company. We became a non-profit and a registered charity in 2024.
Q. Is your company best described as professional or not-for-profit community theatre? Or both?
We are a professional company and registered charity with a mandate to expand our services into educating actors and theatrical professionals.
Q. What venue(s) do you use to stage your productions?
Theatre Aezir is a theatre production company without a home theatre, so we use various spaces based on the needs of the play. We have used the Auburn Developments Stage, Procunier Hall, outdoors at the Guy Lombardo Pavilion, and the gym at First Baptist Church.
Q. Does your company have a Mission or Statement of Purpose?
Theatre Aezir is a professional live theatre production company located in London, Ontario, and serves London and the surrounding counties. Positioned between the region’s large-scale productions and mid-sized community theatre, Theatre Aezir fills a vital gap in London’s theatre scene. We are theatre artists committed to presenting audiences with a diverse selection of engaging and thought-provoking performances by playwrights from across the city, the nation, and around the world.
Theatre Aezir’s Motto is “Theatre that makes you think.” Our mission is to create theatre that challenges the intellect, excites emotion, and confronts the present. Quirky, edgy, and provocative.
(Pictured: Theatre Aezir co-founder and Artistic Director, Elizabeth Durand.)
Q. Does your company have a Board of Directors and paid Staff?
Yes, we have a Board of Directors and paid part-time staff.
Q. Tell me about your 2025-2026 Season. Does it have any underlying theme?
At this time, we are still planning 2026.
Q. What show(s) will you be staging this fall (September to December)? Tell me a little bit about each.
Coming This Fall:Disastrous Dates. Delightful Theatre. Serious Training. This Fall, it’s Dating Games — and it’s not just a show.
This November, Theatre Aezir invites you to laugh (and cringe) your way through Dating Gamesby Garth Wingfield — a night of five hilariously awful dates, brought to life by some of the most promising emerging talent in London.
But here’s the twist: Dating Games is more than just a comedy. It’s also a hands-on, full-throttle training initiative for the next generation of theatre professionals.
Early-career directors will be responsible for a short play, supported every step of the way by an experienced mentor.
Ten+ local actors will dive into an intensive week-long skills workshop in breathing work, vocal production, diction, and character analysis — the kind of rigorous, pro-level training that usually only happens behind conservatory doors.
Our design team — including professional lighting, sound, and stage management — will bring their A-game.
Performances: November 6–16, 2025, evenings at 8:00pm, matinees at 4:00pm First Baptist Church, 568 Richmond Street.
Q. Do you have any thoughts about the London area theatre community and your part in it?
London needs another venue for independent theatre companies. If London had another space that was technically adequate and reasonably priced, more production companies would create more theatre.
This is the twenty-first in a series of Q&A Profiles of London area theatre companies and groups. Today, we profile Shrew’d Business.
Q. When was your company founded? By whom and why?
We founded Shrew’d Business in 1998. Brian “Brock” Brockenshire and I were the Artistic Directors of the original Renaissance Festival in Ontario. That year, we were thinking of ways that we could use our skills outside of our regular theatre commitments and possibly develop some workshops/performances. We edited down Taming of the Shrew to be only Kate and Petruchio, and we performed that at the Renaissance Festival each weekend. We also performed it at the Parent Festival in Maryland later that summer. From that, we took the name to become Shrew’d Business.
(Pictured: Ceris Thomas, co-founder of Shrew’d Business.)
Q. Is your company best described as professional or not-for-profit community theatre? Or both?
We can fit in either category. We do a large amount of work in the community theatre scene and in high school in and around London, but since Brock is an Equity member, he has also done work with professional companies. Specifically, he has done nineteen shows for the Lighthouse Festival. Usually, one a season, depending upon pandemic influences, and it is due to them that we have a naval cannon in our home that we can fire for the trick-or-treaters on Hallowe’en.
Q. What venue(s) do you use to stage your productions?
We have staged two Fringe productions, The Fantasticks and [They Fight!]. These were both in the Spriet Theatre in the Covent Market Building. We also staged The Seafarer at TAP in 2016. We plan to remount that show in 2026.
(Pictured: Brian “Brock” Brockenshire, co-founder of Shrew’d Business.)
Q. Does your company have a Mission or Statement of Purpose?
We provide quality training for violence on stage. We do more than just violence of course, but that is our main focus. We have been instrumental in several exciting productions for Londo Community Players, Original Kids Theatre Company and Musical Theatre Productions, as well as multiple productions in high schools, and smaller community groups. We rent equipment and have accessed specialty items for specific shows. We are licensed pyrotechnicians, so we have helped shows like You Can’t Take it With You to blow up things on stage.
Q. Does your company have a Board of Directors and paid Staff?
We only have four company members, so we do not require a Board. Our members are paid for many productions, as violence is not something you should leave to the untrained. Depending upon the budget of the show, we can usually come up with a reasonable fee. It is more important to us that a show be safe than incredibly lucrative.
Q. Tell me about your 2025-2026 Season. Does it have any underlying theme?
We don’t have any specific productions for our company this year, but we are helping with Deathtrap, Urinetown, Misery, and The Three Musketeers for other companies.
(Pictured: Apprentice Fight Director Kerry Hishon.)
Q. Do you have any thoughts about the London area theatre community and your part in it?
We moved to London from Toronto in 2005. The intention was for Shrew’d Business to be able to help a variety of productions and members of shows grow in their experience and training for dangerous stage movement. Even in professional theatre we have witnessed real slaps on stage, and this should never happen. The safety of performers and the comfort of the whole team and audience are paramount in our work.
Since I have a love of puppets, we have also been charged with building some interesting creations that have been used on a bunch of stages in and around London. Helping a show be the best possible version is always our goal. There are very few cases where we have said “no” to a team. This has only happened when the timeline was too short, the expectations were too high, or the team was deluded about their thoughts for their show. We’d always prefer to be helpful, but there just are sometimes when you know you can’t have your name associated with something, and safety is that line in the sand.
We’ve been working in London theatre for twenty years and many more years before that elsewhere. At some point, we will need to slow down and eventually stop because staging this specialized kind of work is very draining and becomes physically impossible as the body ages. Hopefully, when that time comes, London companies will realize that they will have to either choose shows without violence or hire them elsewhere to keep their productions safe.
westland gallery, the roots of wisdom, sep. 30 – oct. 25.
The Root of Wisdom, by Christopher Cape and Clara Kim, opens Tuesday, September 30th, at Westland Gallery.
This exhibition is a must-see in person. New landscapes and wildlife paintings by these two incredible artists will be on display until October 25th! Preview the full exhibition today at www.westlandgallery.ca.
The front page: scooped continues at the palace theatre until oct. 5.
blue rodeo tribute featuring diamond mine, oct. 4, at the aeolian.
If you’re a fan of Blue Rodeo, you won’t want to miss Diamond Mine. With their energy and musicianship, they have captured the soulful, country-inspired sound that made Blue Rodeo a beloved icon of Canadian music. From “Try” to “Bad Timing” to “Lost Together,” Diamond Mine transports listeners to a different time and place, evoking memories and emotions with every note. This 7-piece band truly celebrates the music of Blue Rodeo. Derek Barnes (Jim Cuddy) and Barry James Payne (Greg Keelor) sound so much like the originals that if you close your eyes, you can’t tell the difference. Rounded out by Londoners Paul Aitken on electric guitars and mandolin, Adam Plante on keys, and Craig Sharp on drums, as well as Eric Lundgren from Stratford on electric guitars and Drew Moore from Kitchener on bass. This band rocks hard and really pulls off all the stops musically. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable tribute to one of Canada’s most iconic bands. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Blue Rodeo or just appreciate great music, this is a show you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars, get your tickets, and prepare to rock the night away with Diamond Mine.
this week at the london public library
thursday night jazz at the peppermoon restaurant, oct. 2.
Join us at Peppermoon Restaurant for an unforgettable evening of live jazz featuring:
Rick Kish & Dean Harrison
Thursday, October 2, 2025
6 PM – 9 PM
Peppermoon Restaurant – 1100 Commissioners Rd E, London, ON
Enjoy soulful performances in partnership with the London Jazz Association
this week at the eastside bar & grill
the month of october at the palasad socialbowl.
back to the days of wonderland gardens with big bandemic, oct. 5, at the aeolian.
Big Bandemic welcomes you back the days of Wonderland Gardens!
An afternoon of big band swing featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and more!
pumpkins after dark, oct. 3 – nov. 1, at storybook gardens.
Pumpkins After Dark comes to London for the first time ever this fall! Experience the magic of 10,000+ glowing pumpkins at Storybook Gardens.
Discover monster mazes, live pumpkin carving, costumes, fall treats and photo ops around every corner. Get ready for a haunting fall evening that’s fun for the whole family (no jump scares here!)
stories and song with denise pelley, oct. 5, at fanshawe pioneer village
Enjoy an afternoon of Black history and incredible music inside the restored African Methodist Episcopal Church at Fanshawe Pioneer Village!
Musical artist Denise Pelley and accompanist Stephen Holowitz present the latest edition of this intimate lecture and listen series. Hear tales of Famous Black Canadians interspersed with moving musical performances.
Our fourth edition focuses on Carrie Best, Human Rights Activist, Author and Journalist, as well as Oscar Peterson, Jazz Pianist, Composer and Educator.
This event will take place on Sunday, October 5th at 2:00pm. Limited tickets will be available for $20 (+ Eventbrite fee), and will include admission to the Heritage Village. Purchase your tickets at fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events
traci kennedy in october.
laura gagnon & trio, oct. 4, at fitz rays.
Featuring Sid on Drums and SPG on Bass!! The vibe feels like – TLC/Dua Lipa/Elton John/Alicia Keys/Bruno Mars kinda deal!
This is the twentieth in a series of Q&A Profiles of London area theatre companies and groups. Today, we profile St. Marys Community Players.
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Q. When was your company founded? By whom and why?
St. Marys Community Players (SMCP) is a vibrant not-for-profit community theatre group that has been illuminating the stage since its inception in 1974. Over the decades, SMCP has blossomed into one of the premier amateur theatres in Southwestern Ontario, captivating audiences with its diverse array of productions, from classic plays to contemporary performances.
Theatre in St. Marys began in the late 1940s with Rev. Parsons’ staging of *The Desert Song*. This production relied on the efforts of over 60 volunteers who created costumes from old drapes, curtains, and sheets, embodying community spirit and resourcefulness.
Q. Is your company best described as professional or not-for-profit community theatre? Or both?
SMCP is a not-for-profit community theatre
Q. What venue(s) do you use to stage your productions?
The Town Hall Theatre in St. Marys.
Q. Does your company have a Mission or Statement of Purpose?
Our Motto: The best in each of us, nourishing all of us. This guiding motto encapsulates the essence of our collective ambition; we believe that theatre is not just an art form but a vital community connector.
Our Mission transcends merely putting on plays. We strive to offer compelling live theatre productions that engage the broader community on multiple levels—inviting audiences not only to enjoy the performances but also to actively participate in the creative process. At SMCP, we cherish the involvement of community members of all ages and backgrounds. We actively encourage new members to join our ranks, whether they seek the spotlight or prefer the behind-the-scenes magic. Our group thrives on a spirit of creativity and fun, and we are always ready to support your individual interests, whether you aspire to act, direct, or work on technical and production teams, such as lighting, sound, set design, or costume creation.
Join Us: Whether you are a passionate performer, a budding playwright, or someone who simply enjoys the thrill of live theatre, SMCP welcomes you with open arms. By joining our community, you contribute to local culture and help nurture the artistic spirit that fuels our passion for live performances. Together, let’s create unforgettable theatre that leaves a lasting impact on our community.
Q. Does your company have a Board of Directors and paid staff?
The nine-member board includes the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Q. What show will you be staging this fall (September to December)? Tell me a little bit about it.
Canadian playwright Norm Foster’s comedic play, Hilda’s Yard, directed by Costin Manu and produced by Marie Stevens and Stephen Brockwell. Set in the 1950s, the play follows the Fluck family as they navigate the challenges of everyday life. When their two adult children unexpectedly move back home, Hilda and Sam Fluck are dealing with a full house again. As the family members come to terms with their new living arrangements, they must confront their struggles and relationships. Filled with humour and heart and in typical Norm Foster form, Hilda’s Yard explores the complexities of family dynamics and the enduring bonds that hold them together.
Q. Do you have any thoughts about the London area theatre community and your part in it?
St. Marys Community Players continues to reach out to our local, neighbouring theatres, building relationships and connections, piggybacking on our collective successes and sometimes mistakes. We aim to shift away from the competitive nature of the southwestern Ontario community theatre scene and establish a support group for all local community theatres.
Oct. 3 – Nov. 1
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